Contextual Education

This praxis course is required for all MDiv, MRE, MPS and Diploma students. It combines, weekly, two and a half hours of classroom teaching and seminar work with eight hours in a supervised contextual education site. Classroom and seminar work includes structured discussion and biblical/theological reflection on ministry practice. Intentional learning covenants in the site and in a class small group provide opportunity to connect, to challenge and to integrate theoretical learning and practice and to develop the art of giving and receiving critical feedback and evaluation. Evaluation is based on successful completion of 8 written critical reflections, 6 verbatims, class presentations and participation, self, peer and site educator evaluation reports. *Successful completion of Context and Ministry EMP1601 is pre-requisite for this course. Students meet with the instructor by mid-March to negotiate an appropriate learning site for the following September. Placements in rural and urban congregations, social and institutional settings are available. *Successful completion of Context and Ministry EMP1601 is pre-requisite for this course. In March students will meet with the instructor to negotiate an appropriate learning site for the following September. Placements in rural and urban congregations, social and institutional settings are available.

Schedule: Wednesday, 09:00 to 12:00Instructors:Joan WyattTeaching Methods: Seminars, Practicum Other Information: Full Year · Two Credits